contribution /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃən/ noun plural contributions
plural contributions
Learner's definition of CONTRIBUTION
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[count] : something that is contributed献出物: such as
a : something that is given to help a person, a cause, etc.捐款;捐助 -
She made a 100-dollar contribution [=donation] to breast cancer research.她为乳腺癌研究捐款100美元。
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They thanked him for his contribution of time and money.他们感谢他所付出的时间与金钱。
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He made an important contribution to the debate.他为这场辩论提供了重要的捐资。
b : something that is done to cause something to happen贡献;促成作用 -
She's honored for her contributions [=efforts, work] towards finding a cure for AIDS.她因在探究艾滋病的治疗方法上做出的贡献而获得荣誉。
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As mayor, he made many positive contributions to the growth of the city.作为市长,他对城市发展做出了许多积极的贡献。
c : a piece of writing that is published as part of a larger work (such as a magazine, newspaper, or book)(杂志、报纸或书的)稿件,文稿 2
[count] : a regular payment that is made to an employer or government for something (such as health insurance or a pension)(给雇主或政府用作医疗保险或养老金等的)定期缴款
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[noncount] : the act of giving something : the act of contributing捐款;捐助;捐献